Junior Technical Writer

IntelliGenesis; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliGenesis seeks a skilled Technical Writer to support government/IC projects, documenting products and processes, and generating program deliverables. You will work with customers and internal teams to convert functional requirements into detailed specifications and publications.

The role involves producing clear documents, applying AP or agency style guides, and contributing to knowledge management systems. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Technical Writing experience within the US Federal Government/Intelligence Community.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Ability to understand AI/ML concepts and translate them for non-technical readers.
• Experience with government style guides (AP/agency guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Write technical copy for reports, responses, and briefings including White Papers, RFIs, RFPs, proposals, and technical documents for wide audiences.
• Prepare, review, edit, and maintain SOPs/CONOPS, user guides, manuals, and technical documents.
• Collaborate with customers, developers, and SMEs to translate requirements into technical specs and publications.
• Develop templates and standardize documentation across document types.
• Format and design documents to meet applicable requirements and maintain document libraries.

Skills

Technical writing

AP style

Non-technical audience

MS Office

DoD docs

ISO 9001 familiarity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Description:

You’llprovide technical writing support to pursue new business, document existing products/services, generate program deliverables, and provide documentation and support for various internal functions, processes, and accreditations/certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of reports, responses, and briefings to include White Papers, RFIs, RFPs, proposals, technical documentation, etc., targeted to a wide range of audiences
• Prepare, review, edit, and maintain program and operations technical documents (e.g., Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)/Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), user guides/manuals, and technical documentation)
• Work with customers, internal development teams, and Subject Matter Experts to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and publications
• Recommend and develop a variety of technical documentation based on client needs; Standardize documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types
• Organize and format documents (including layout and design) in compliance with applicable requirements
• Maintain, update, and contribute to document libraries and knowledge management systems to enable ease of document storage, retrieval, updates, and reviews
• Organize and consolidate information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
• Interpret, absorb, and synthesize large quantities of engineering or technical information for non-technical readers
• Develop graphical representations of complex processes and collaborate with artists to develop technical illustrations
• Perform reviews and assure the quality of all written deliverables in support of a wide range of customer requirements
• Ensure the production of clear documents that guide and educate the reader, and apply expertise in client delivery process, tradecraft, and intelligence standards
• Collaborate among varied teams of technical, administrative, teammate and/or customer personnel, and communicate effectively (e.g., internal team messaging, work assignments/instructions, schedules, etc.) to complete tasks
• Participate in special projects, as required

Required Skills:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 3+ years of Technical Writing experience within the US Federal Government/Intelligence Community
• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Must have technical understanding of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning disciplines
• Familiarity with ISO 9001
• Experience in production and/or editing of technical documents to include specific experience in writing for non-technical audiences
• Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/or government agency directed style guides
• Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs
• Understand basic concepts and writing methodologies (to include basic grammar concepts) responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
• Experienced user of the latest release of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) products to include MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication, risk-management, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of DoD requirements for manuals and written materials

Compensation Range:

$70,000 - $80,000

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Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

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IntelliGenesis is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and as such, does not tolerate discrimination, retaliation, or harassment of its employees or applicants based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law in any employment practice. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, selection, disciplinary action layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection of training.

IntelliGenesis is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities. It is the Company’s policy to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, when such accommodations are necessary, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees.